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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 366.02 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 366.02 and 154.75 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 366.02 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/366.02 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 366.02 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 56,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641.60/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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